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August 8th 03, 10:29 PM
Boca man devises stinging stick to discipline children
Robyor claims his B-stik doesn’t injure kids, but professionals say
‘children should not be hit’
Published Wednesday, July 30, 2003
by Brian Bandell
Concerned about the increase of child abuse incidents across the nation, a Boca
Raton resident has decided to do something about it.
However, the use of his creation - a child discipline device he claims delivers
a stinging, but not injurious blow - is raising questions among professionals
who deal with child abuse problems.
Steven Robyor is now selling his B-stik on the Web site of his home-based
business, 1024 Inc., with the recommendation that it be used for child
discipline.
Officials from at least two statewide agencies that deal with child abuse
question the appropriateness of the B-stik as a disciplinary tool.
Robyor’s Web site, www.b-stik.com, says it is "designed specifically to avoid
harm or injury which can often occur as a result of physical discipline with
the belt, strap, switch, hand or anything that may harm or injure a child when
physically correcting their misconduct."
He describes the B-stik as a lightweight pliant baton about 14 inches
Robyor claims his B-stik doesn’t injure kids, but professionals say
‘children should not be hit’
Published Wednesday, July 30, 2003
by Brian Bandell
Concerned about the increase of child abuse incidents across the nation, a Boca
Raton resident has decided to do something about it.
However, the use of his creation - a child discipline device he claims delivers
a stinging, but not injurious blow - is raising questions among professionals
who deal with child abuse problems.
Steven Robyor is now selling his B-stik on the Web site of his home-based
business, 1024 Inc., with the recommendation that it be used for child
discipline.
Officials from at least two statewide agencies that deal with child abuse
question the appropriateness of the B-stik as a disciplinary tool.
Robyor’s Web site, www.b-stik.com, says it is "designed specifically to avoid
harm or injury which can often occur as a result of physical discipline with
the belt, strap, switch, hand or anything that may harm or injure a child when
physically correcting their misconduct."
He describes the B-stik as a lightweight pliant baton about 14 inches